Genesis used to be a great band.
It is just too bad that
That is all.
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10/07/2008 12:51 #45977
Today's PSAJust a reminder
Genesis used to be a great band.
It is just too bad thatPhil Collins someone other band member is a douche bag even though he is a great drummer instrumentalist of some sort.
That is all.
Genesis used to be a great band.
It is just too bad that
That is all.
10/07/2008 10:41 #45974
Little Britain's Big SwimHowdy,
I saw an enjoyable documentary yesterday in which David Williams of British Comedy troupe Little Britain prepares himself for nine months, while on tour, to swim the English Channel for charity.
I saw an enjoyable documentary yesterday in which David Williams of British Comedy troupe Little Britain prepares himself for nine months, while on tour, to swim the English Channel for charity.
10/06/2008 20:35 #45969
A Man of Impeccable CharacterWhat happened to John McCain?
With people I have serious disagreements with, I try not to assume that because there are disagreements that the person is entirely bad. Particularly with politics I try to see people in the GOP in the best of lights possible. John McCain was such a person before this election. Perhaps this was due to the fact he was from distant Arizona and his activities were under less scrutiny in the New York universe. But he has lost it.
It seems that now that his campaign has been derailed by selecting the most incompetent possible vice-presidential candidate, John and Sarah are just going for character attacks. After all, they barely lied their way through the debates so why not just attack the man himself?
What happened?
With people I have serious disagreements with, I try not to assume that because there are disagreements that the person is entirely bad. Particularly with politics I try to see people in the GOP in the best of lights possible. John McCain was such a person before this election. Perhaps this was due to the fact he was from distant Arizona and his activities were under less scrutiny in the New York universe. But he has lost it.
It seems that now that his campaign has been derailed by selecting the most incompetent possible vice-presidential candidate, John and Sarah are just going for character attacks. After all, they barely lied their way through the debates so why not just attack the man himself?
What happened?
tinypliny - 10/07/08 22:32
Priceless.
For other things, (such as the 700bn debt), use your Mastercard.
Priceless.
For other things, (such as the 700bn debt), use your Mastercard.
10/06/2008 18:59 #45967
work rantI am discovering that our datebase system at work is beyond fucked up. My guess is that 40% of the information is incorrect because it has not been updated in a decade. This is good, because I can fix it. But it is bad because people are going to be mighty angry. Both shooting the messenger and defending their hiring choices.
If only the last person who did fundraising was around. She is so amazingly awesome we could knock this problem out in a week.
If only the last person who did fundraising was around. She is so amazingly awesome we could knock this problem out in a week.
tinypliny - 10/07/08 22:33
By any unfortunate chance is that database in MS Access. If so, my deepest sympathies are with you.
By any unfortunate chance is that database in MS Access. If so, my deepest sympathies are with you.
10/06/2008 14:28 #45964
DrinkOver the weekend my brother and father wanted to get beer, and certanitly wasn't going to stop them. In fact, I went and got it for them.
My brother told me "get I C Lite". Now, I don't drink lite beers. If I want a beer I will have a beer, and if I want water I will have water. None of this in-between nonsense. When I looked at him like he had just recommended the feces on the menu he said "oh... fine. Get whatever you want" and looked saddened, like I didn't respect his opinions on such things.
As it turns out, I should have no respect for his opinions. Oh, I was told of surprising, good taste. At the grocery store I found a case. It looked pretty wretched, but I didn't want to disappoint. It is also brewed in Pittsburgh, which seems like a town that knows its beer.
The moral of this story is, never take alcohol advice from a man who loves jagger-bombs.
On a side note. Two people who volunteered on the campaign are dropping off cookies! I love them. They are the finest people on the planet.
My brother told me "get I C Lite". Now, I don't drink lite beers. If I want a beer I will have a beer, and if I want water I will have water. None of this in-between nonsense. When I looked at him like he had just recommended the feces on the menu he said "oh... fine. Get whatever you want" and looked saddened, like I didn't respect his opinions on such things.
As it turns out, I should have no respect for his opinions. Oh, I was told of surprising, good taste. At the grocery store I found a case. It looked pretty wretched, but I didn't want to disappoint. It is also brewed in Pittsburgh, which seems like a town that knows its beer.
The moral of this story is, never take alcohol advice from a man who loves jagger-bombs.
On a side note. Two people who volunteered on the campaign are dropping off cookies! I love them. They are the finest people on the planet.
metalpeter - 10/06/08 19:26
I admit I don't like beer. But don't give up there are so many kinds. Some companies (Pete's Wicked, Samuel Adams) make lots of different kinds and then come out with the seasons like Winter Brew as an example. I once saw (yes in my wilson farms days) a beer made from Poatoes (think it was out near St. Patrick's day and I don't think a single six pack got sold, but could be wrong about this).
I admit I don't like beer. But don't give up there are so many kinds. Some companies (Pete's Wicked, Samuel Adams) make lots of different kinds and then come out with the seasons like Winter Brew as an example. I once saw (yes in my wilson farms days) a beer made from Poatoes (think it was out near St. Patrick's day and I don't think a single six pack got sold, but could be wrong about this).
james - 10/06/08 16:27
I am sad to see such little support for an estrip brewery outing. ^_^
LET"S GO!
I am sad to see such little support for an estrip brewery outing. ^_^
LET"S GO!
jason - 10/06/08 16:25
Flying Bison has some good brews. I don't know if you can buy it in the store yet, but you can get a six-pack of Blizzard Bock at the brewery, and it's a very tasty beer. They also have a Barleywine style of beer called "The Herc" that is something like 9 percent, although the Barleywine beers aren't my #1 choice. I've done the tour before and the owner is a really cool guy who is passionate about crafting top quality beer.
Flying Bison has some good brews. I don't know if you can buy it in the store yet, but you can get a six-pack of Blizzard Bock at the brewery, and it's a very tasty beer. They also have a Barleywine style of beer called "The Herc" that is something like 9 percent, although the Barleywine beers aren't my #1 choice. I've done the tour before and the owner is a really cool guy who is passionate about crafting top quality beer.
heidi - 10/06/08 16:21
I'm up for an estrip adventure to flying bison!
I'm up for an estrip adventure to flying bison!
drew - 10/06/08 15:24
Pittsburgh invented the beer/whiskey combo, which is even better.
And everything from Penn Brewery is great.
We should have an estrip outing to flying bison brewery. They offer a free class on the first sat of every month.
Pittsburgh invented the beer/whiskey combo, which is even better.
And everything from Penn Brewery is great.
We should have an estrip outing to flying bison brewery. They offer a free class on the first sat of every month.
jason - 10/06/08 15:16
Ouch! You got tricked into ordering Iron Shitty! Lol @ Janelle describing it as "pee-pee" but she's absolutely right. Here's a tip - don't shit on IC when you're at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Pittsburgh has a really good brewery/German restaurant called Penn Brewery. I've tried the Penn Pilsner and the Penn Gold, both were very good. I wonder what their wheat beers are like?
I know you've been curious about the world of beer, (e:James) and I've failed our community by not sharing in the (shameful) variety of brews I've tried this year. If you never believe anything else I say, trust me when I say there are winter beers out there that do the job, although bourbon is tough to beat. I think I'll make a post later with my latest faves.
Ouch! You got tricked into ordering Iron Shitty! Lol @ Janelle describing it as "pee-pee" but she's absolutely right. Here's a tip - don't shit on IC when you're at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Pittsburgh has a really good brewery/German restaurant called Penn Brewery. I've tried the Penn Pilsner and the Penn Gold, both were very good. I wonder what their wheat beers are like?
I know you've been curious about the world of beer, (e:James) and I've failed our community by not sharing in the (shameful) variety of brews I've tried this year. If you never believe anything else I say, trust me when I say there are winter beers out there that do the job, although bourbon is tough to beat. I think I'll make a post later with my latest faves.
james - 10/06/08 14:42
I did see what looked like a ton of micro-brew made in Pgh at a generic grocery store. So I am sure the town has plenty of quality offerings.
But it is getting cold now. Time to put away the beer and pull our the wine and whiskey (not at the same time).
I did see what looked like a ton of micro-brew made in Pgh at a generic grocery store. So I am sure the town has plenty of quality offerings.
But it is getting cold now. Time to put away the beer and pull our the wine and whiskey (not at the same time).
janelle - 10/06/08 14:37
OMG, you drank Iron City beer! I won't even be in the same room as that stuff because it smells like pee-pee. I refuse to kiss my husband until 24 hours has passed after him drinking it.
I'm so sorry you had to experience the worse that Pgh has to offer.
OMG, you drank Iron City beer! I won't even be in the same room as that stuff because it smells like pee-pee. I refuse to kiss my husband until 24 hours has passed after him drinking it.
I'm so sorry you had to experience the worse that Pgh has to offer.
What I want to know is what does Prostate Specific Antigen have to do with anything???! Kindly illuminate.
Damn, I didn't know you liked Genesis! You know who used to be great are The Police. I've had "Spirits in the Material World" on my playlist a BUNCH lately.
Are you saying that you have no appreciation for Invisible Touch? Hehe. I'd hate to touch off a vigorous argument between the prog rock purists and the people who liked the mainstream stuff. Common theme amongst fans of prog rock bands.
It is wild to see such an early video of the band. PG looks a baby! He hadn't fully developed as a singer yet either.
You are right about Phil Collins but it must be said that, in my opinion anyway, his solo work was awesome. Except for covers of Motown... that is like Pat Boone singing Sam Cooke tunes! In terms of commercial, poppy, radio-friendly stuff he was the king for a long time. I give him credit for being a great and soulful singer. Genesis lucked out on that front after PG left.
As I illustrated in a previous journal entry, he has paid BIG for his personal failings, to the tune of $84 million. I gave him macabre credit for being a pioneer and an innovator in the use of technology to dump your spouse (he did it via fax).
Janelle loves Phil Collins (still). You should delete this post if you want to remain her friend.
Awesome. Thank you!